Heimveld Weapons and Armour

Weapons

Projectile Weapons

  • Leonid Series Pistols: Compact and durable sidearms, these semi-automatic pistols fire high-velocity, self-stabilizing rounds. Casings are smooth plasteel with ergonomic grips, featuring built-in recoil dampeners for stability. Each magazine holds 15 rounds, and rounds are encased in heat-resistant alloy to prevent cook-off. The pistol produces a satisfying mechanical snap with each shot, reinforced by the Heimveld’s machine spirit AI that monitors wear and predicts maintenance needs.

  • Perseus Rifles: The standard-issue rifle for infantry, the Perseus is lightweight yet bulky, designed for maximum durability. It uses gyro-stabilized ammunition that increases accuracy in harsh conditions. Featuring a modular design, the rifle can be outfitted with attachments like bayonets, scopes, or grenade launchers. Ammo feeds from a 40-round drum, and its magnetic propulsion system ensures low recoil and high stopping power.

  • Hercules Assault Rifle: A fully automatic weapon with a bullpup design, built for close-quarters combat and suppressive fire. It fires caseless hypervelocity rounds with an advanced heat-exchange system to prevent barrel warping. The weapon’s AI assists in optimizing firing patterns to reduce strain on the user, and its magazine holds 60 rounds.

  • Atlas Heavy Machine Gun: Designed for squads, the Vindicator is a belt-fed weapon mounted on bipods or vehicles. It fires large-caliber armor-piercing rounds with explosive tips, ideal for infantry suppression or light vehicle destruction. Its plasteel chassis includes reinforced shock absorbers, and an external cooling unit prevents overheating during sustained fire.

Flamers

  • Vulcan Flamer: A brutal weapon designed for clearing trenches and fortifications, the Prometheus uses a stabilized thermite gel as fuel, producing an intense, sticky flame that clings to targets. The fuel tank is reinforced with lightweight alloy plating and includes a pressure-regulating AI to prevent mishaps. Its ignition system emits a deep roar with each burst, instilling fear in enemies.

  • Drako Compact Flamer: A smaller version of the Prometheus, favored by assault troops for boarding actions and urban combat. It has a limited range but compensates with portability and precision. Its fuel gel burns at a slightly lower temperature to reduce collateral damage in enclosed spaces.

Plasma Weapons

  • Solstice Plasma Pistol: A short-range weapon emitting unstable plasma bolts. The Heimveld’s reverse engineering limits efficiency, making the pistol prone to overheating after 10 consecutive shots. Its vents glow a dull orange when nearing critical heat levels, and the weapon’s machine spirit provides audio warnings.

  • Aegis Plasma Rifle: A longer-ranged plasma weapon with a cooling system that can barely keep up with sustained fire. The rifle produces a brilliant white flash with each shot, accompanied by a low-pitched hum. It holds a 20-bolt energy cell and is designed primarily for devastating enemy infantry or light vehicles.

  • Helios Plasma Cannon: Vehicle-mounted, heavy plasma weaponry capable of melting through armor. Due to inefficiencies, the cannon requires a cooldown period after several discharges, leaving vehicles vulnerable in extended combat.

Lasers

  • Aurora Laser Pistol: A rare and ornate weapon, typically a symbol of wealth and status. Its sleek barrel emits precision-focused energy beams capable of penetrating personal armor. The pistol features gilded engravings and an AI voice that confirms when the weapon is fully charged.

  • Astraeus Lasgun: Designed for specialist snipers, the Helios fires high-energy beams capable of penetrating reinforced bunkers. Its advanced optics allow users to target enemies through smoke or light cover, while the weapon’s generator produces an audible high-pitched whine before each shot.

  • Morningstar Laser Cannon: A massive weapon mounted on elite vehicles or static emplacements. Its beam cuts through even the heaviest armor, but its energy drain limits sustained firing. The cannon is adorned with etched vines and an embedded laurel wreath, a mark of its prestigious status.

Heat Lance

  • Inferno Lance: A man-portable, two-handed weapon firing superheated plasma streams designed to punch through heavy armor at close range. It’s short-ranged but devastating, with a built-in thermal stabilizer that glows red during sustained fire. The machine spirit warns the user when the lance approaches critical thermal limits.

  • Apollo Lance: A larger version mounted on mechs, this weapon is capable of melting through vehicle plating or fortifications in seconds. Its heat exhaust vents periodically discharge clouds of steam, adding to its intimidating battlefield presence.

Autocannon

  • Stormbreaker Autocannon: A high-velocity, vehicle-mounted weapon that fires small-caliber explosive shells at an extreme rate of fire. Ideal for shredding infantry formations or damaging lightly armored vehicles, the Stormbreaker uses a gyro-stabilized firing platform for accuracy during rapid maneuvers.

Grenades

  • Frag Grenade: Standard explosive grenades with precision-timed detonators. The casing is serrated to produce maximum fragmentation upon detonation.
  • Smoke Grenade: Deploys a thick, chemical-based fog that obscures vision and masks thermal signatures.
  • Flashbang Grenade: Emits a blinding light and deafening sound to disorient enemies.
  • Thermal Grenade: Produces an intense burst of heat capable of melting steel.
  • EMP Grenade: Releases a localized electromagnetic pulse, disabling unshielded electronics and vehicles.

Low-Tech/Cobbled-Together Weapons

  • Slaggun: A homemade shotgun that fires scavenged metal scraps, such as nails or bolts. Built from scrap with alien circuit boards crudely soldered into the mechanism. Loud, unreliable, but devastating at close range.

  • Jury-Rigged Plasma Caster: A poorly reverse-engineered plasma weapon, prone to misfiring or exploding. Alien power cells are awkwardly wired into human frames, creating an unstable but lethal weapon.

  • Rivetgun: A modified industrial rivet gun repurposed to fire sharpened rods at high speeds. Bulky, with mismatched components, but effective for boarding actions.

  • Rustclaw Flamer: An underhive take on the flamer, built from industrial welding equipment. Burns a mix of crude oils and chemicals, producing toxic smoke and unreliable flames.

  • Patchwork Railgun: A scavenged alien weapon repaired with scrap metal and duct tape. Fires solid metal projectiles at terrifying speeds, but its unstable energy core risks catastrophic failure.

Standard Close-Combat Weapons

Combat Knife

  • Arcturus Combat Blade: A standard-issue knife made from lightweight plasteel with a monomolecular edge, allowing it to slice through most materials with ease. The blade is coated with a non-reflective black finish to avoid giving away a soldier’s position. Its handle includes a small AI module that monitors blade sharpness and adjusts its molecular alignment as needed, ensuring it remains razor-sharp for decades.

Axe

  • Sentinel Battle Axe: A single-headed axe with a reinforced alloy head capable of cleaving through armor. The haft is wrapped in synthetic grips for shock absorption, and the weapon includes a counterweight in the base for balance. Often issued to shock troops or breachers, the Sentinel is brutal and reliable in close combat.

Sword

  • Legionnaire Blade: A short, single-edged sword designed for close-quarters engagements. The blade is crafted from heat-treated alloys with a durable edge, optimized for slashing and thrusting. It features a guard embossed with the Heimveld’s signature vine motif and a hilt wrapped in insulated material to protect against electrical shocks.

Longsword

  • Eterna Longsword: A finely crafted weapon for officers or ceremonial purposes, the Eterna is a two-handed sword with a double-edged blade. The edge is treated with a plasma-forging technique to increase durability and cutting power, while the hilt contains an integrated micro-AI that balances the weapon dynamically during combat. The blade is also modular, allowing for field repairs or upgrades.

Warhammer

  • Crusader Warhammer: A massive two-handed weapon designed for smashing through armor and fortifications. The hammerhead is made of dense impact alloy, with a spike on one side for piercing strikes. A vibration core within the head amplifies kinetic force, delivering bone-crushing blows with minimal effort. The haft is reinforced with plasteel and includes shock-absorbing grips.

Tactical Close-Combat Weapons

Stun Baton

  • Arcstrike Baton: A non-lethal weapon designed for crowd control or incapacitating foes. The baton emits controlled electrical discharges capable of stunning enemies through most personal armor. The length of the baton is coated with a non-conductive polymer to protect the wielder, while the tip features an adaptive capacitor that adjusts voltage based on the target’s resistance.

Power Fist

  • Cronos Power Gauntlet: A reinforced armored glove augmented with an internal exoskeleton and kinetic amplifiers. The gauntlet’s servos increase the wearer’s punching power exponentially, capable of punching through bulkheads or vehicle plating. Integrated shielding protects the user’s arm from recoil, and the outer plating is etched with intricate Heimveld designs.

Power Sword

  • Solaris Power Blade: A high-status weapon reserved for elites and officers, the Solaris uses an energy-field generator along the blade’s edge to amplify cutting power. The weapon hums softly when activated, its edge glowing faintly. The hilt is adorned with decorative embossing and an inlaid laurel motif, with the power generator concealed within a gilded housing.

Power Axe

  • Dreadmaw Power Axe: A devastating melee weapon that combines raw cutting power with advanced technology. The axe head generates a crackling energy field that destabilizes molecular bonds, allowing it to shear through even the toughest materials. The haft is reinforced with high-tensile alloys and features a magnetic locking mechanism for quick disassembly and storage.

Armour

Civilian Armor

1. Armoured Coat

  • Description: The armoured coat is the quintessential blend of style and practicality, favored by those who need protection without drawing attention. Tailored to resemble a high-quality trench coat or overcoat, it is constructed from ballistic-grade fabric interwoven with plasteel fibers, providing resistance to small-caliber rounds, shrapnel, and even minor blade strikes. Despite its robust construction, the coat is lightweight and flexible, allowing for ease of movement. Reinforced panels are discreetly sewn into the lining to protect vital areas like the chest, back, and forearms, all without compromising its sleek design. A thin thermal layer adds modest insulation, making the coat suitable for varied climates. Built-in machine spirit diagnostics monitor the integrity of the fabric and hidden armor plates, alerting the wearer to wear and tear. Popular among merchants, couriers, and civilians living in dangerous areas, the armoured coat is as much a fashion statement as it is a tool for survival.
  • Features:
    • Lightweight and flexible, allowing for everyday wear.
    • Hidden reinforced plates in vital areas (chest, spine, forearms).
    • Lined with heat-resistant materials to protect against fire or extreme temperatures.
  • Typical Use: Worn by merchants, couriers, and those needing discreet protection in dangerous urban areas.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: Low (handgun rounds, small shrapnel).
    • Impact Resistance: Medium (blunt force, light falls).
    • Thermal Protection: Medium.

2. Street Armour

  • Description: Street armour is a modular, no-nonsense solution for civilians in high-crime urban zones or those involved in low-intensity skirmishes. The armor consists of a padded undersuit covered with hardened plasteel plates that protect the chest, shoulders, thighs, and forearms. Each plate is precision-molded to provide maximum coverage without hindering mobility, while adjustable straps ensure a snug and customizable fit. The undersuit features a thin energy-dispersive layer that absorbs and dissipates the kinetic force of bullets or blunt weapons. Although designed for functionality, its sleek lines and muted metallic finish convey a sense of understated authority, making it a favorite among bounty hunters and low-level mercenaries. A simple climate control system in the undersuit keeps the wearer comfortable in various conditions, while utility slots allow for the attachment of pouches, tools, or additional armor panels.
  • Features:
    • Adjustable straps for a customizable fit.
    • A thin energy-dispersive layer that reduces kinetic impacts.
    • Optional slots for attaching utility pouches or accessories.
  • Typical Use: Worn by urban mercenaries, bounty hunters, and low-level security personnel.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: Low (pistol rounds, small-caliber rifles).
    • Impact Resistance: Medium.
    • Thermal Protection: Low.

3. Scav Armour

  • Description: Scav armour is a patchwork of salvaged and repurposed materials, reflecting the resourcefulness and desperation of its wearers. Built from whatever is available—scrap plasteel, old military plates, industrial machinery parts—it provides basic protection against the dangers of a lawless life. The armor is often mismatched, with visibly welded seams, exposed wiring, and crude repairs that reflect its cobbled-together origins. Some variants include makeshift power assist systems scavenged from old exosuits, offering limited mobility enhancement at the cost of frequent malfunctions. Padding is typically made from insulation material or scrap fabric, making the armor uncomfortable for extended use. While it offers minimal protection against firearms, scav armor can withstand significant blunt trauma and minor environmental hazards, such as toxic fumes or heat. Favored by underhive gangs, space pirates, and nomadic scavengers, it is as much a symbol of survival as it is of necessity.
  • Features:
    • Reinforced plasteel plates scavenged from industrial equipment.
    • Padded underlayers made from scrap fabric and insulation.
    • Crude power assist modules scavenged from old exosuits (if functional).
    • Poor heat and radiation resistance due to a lack of proper sealing.
  • Typical Use: Worn by underhive gangs, space pirates, and scavengers operating on the edges of society.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: Low to Medium (depending on the materials used).
    • Impact Resistance: Medium.
    • Thermal Protection: Minimal.

4. Void Suit

  • Description: The standard civilian void suit is an essential tool for anyone working in space or low-atmosphere environments. Designed with simplicity and reliability in mind, the suit features a lightweight, pressurized body with multiple layers of radiation-dampening material and micrometeorite-resistant plating on the chest and arms. Magnetic boots allow the wearer to maneuver effectively on starship hulls, while a compact oxygen recycling system provides hours of breathable air. Modular tool mounts and storage pockets make the suit versatile for engineering, mining, or maintenance tasks. The helmet is equipped with a polarized visor and a basic HUD that displays oxygen levels, suit pressure, and proximity warnings. Though not designed for combat, the suit offers protection against environmental hazards, ensuring survival in some of the harshest conditions the galaxy can present.
  • Features:
    • Sealed, pressurized suit with oxygen recycling system.
    • Radiation-dampening layers.
    • Magnetic boots for maneuvering on starship hulls.
    • Modular tool attachments for engineering or maintenance tasks.
    • Thin plating on chest and arms for micrometeorite protection.
  • Typical Use: Worn by miners, engineers, and freighter crews.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: Minimal.
    • Impact Resistance: Low.
    • Thermal Protection: High (vacuum and extreme temperatures).

5. Armoured Void Suit

  • Description: An armoured void suit takes the utility of a standard void suit and combines it with combat-ready reinforcements for high-risk operations. Constructed with plasteel and carbon-weave composite plating over vital areas, the suit offers excellent protection against both environmental hazards and ballistic threats. The suit is fully sealed, with an advanced life-support system capable of sustaining the wearer for extended durations in zero-atmosphere or toxic environments. It features integrated personal shield emitters that can absorb a limited number of high-impact blows before recharging. Magnetic joints and reinforced grips make it ideal for EVA combat or hazardous exploration, while an onboard AI monitors the suit’s integrity and environmental conditions. These suits are often used by space miners, boarding teams, and private security forces operating in the void, balancing protection, mobility, and utility.
  • Features:
    • Additional plating over vital areas (plasteel/carbon-weave composite).
    • Advanced life-support system with longer autonomy.
    • Built in diagnostics for environmental monitoring and damage control.
    • Reinforced joints and magnetic grips for EVA combat scenarios.
  • Typical Use: Worn by space miners, mercenaries, and private security.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: Medium.
    • Impact Resistance: Medium-High.
    • Thermal Protection: High.

Military Armor

1. Combat Armour

  • Description: The backbone of the Heimveld’s military forces, combat armor is designed for durability and practicality on the battlefield. It consists of a padded undersuit reinforced with interlocking plasteel plates that cover the chest, back, thighs, and shoulders. Each piece of armor is modular, allowing for quick repairs or upgrades in the field. The helmet features a retractable visor with a basic HUD for tactical overlays, target tracking, and communication. Variants of combat armor are tailored to specific roles: ground host infantry receive heavier plating and camouflaged coatings, security forces have sleeker designs with urban finishes, and private militias can customize their armor with colors and insignias. Despite its robust protection against ballistic and blunt impacts, the armor remains lightweight, ensuring that soldiers retain their agility in combat.
  • Features:
    • Modular design for quick repairs or upgrades.
    • Built-in comms system with encryption.
    • Impact and ballistic-resistant helmet with retractable visor and HUD.
    • Integrated ammo and grenade pouches.
  • Variants:
    • Ground Host: Heavier plating, camouflage coating.
    • Security Forces: Lighter, polished for urban deployment.
    • Private Militias: Customizable colors and insignias.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: High.
    • Impact Resistance: High.
    • Thermal Protection: Low.

2. Personal Energy Shield

  • Description: The personal energy shield is a compact device worn on the belt or integrated into other armor types, generating a glowing, semi-transparent barrier around the wearer. Powered by a high-density energy cell, the shield can absorb both ballistic and energy-based attacks, offering critical protection in heated engagements. The shield’s coverage can be adjusted, allowing for a focused frontal barrier or a weaker all-around defense. The device emits a low, reassuring hum when active, and its machine spirit automatically regulates power usage to maximize efficiency. While the shield can withstand multiple high-impact strikes, prolonged use will drain its battery, requiring recharges or careful energy management. Personal shields are standard for assault troops, officers, and specialists, ensuring they survive the most intense firefights.
  • Features:
    • Adjustable coverage area (frontal or all-around).
    • Limited battery life (10-15 minutes of sustained use).
    • Emits a low hum and faint light when active.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: High (until battery depletion).
    • Impact Resistance: High.
    • Thermal Protection: High (short-term).

3. Assault Armour

  • Description: Assault armor is the go-to choice for frontline troops and breaching units, built to endure the chaos of close-quarters combat. Featuring thick plasteel plates over a shock-absorbent undersuit, the armor offers enhanced protection without sacrificing mobility. Servo-assisted joints reduce the strain of carrying heavy loads, while reinforced boots with stabilizers provide balance during impacts or explosions. Shoulder-mounted tactical lights and integrated comms ensure situational awareness in dark or chaotic environments. The armor includes a modular backpack system, allowing for attachments like extra ammunition, medical supplies, or breaching tools. Its intimidating appearance—bulkier than standard combat armor, with angular plating and a matte finish—enhances its psychological impact on the battlefield.
  • Features:
    • Reinforced chest and limb plates.
    • Servo-assisted joints for reduced fatigue.
    • Shock absorbers in boots for stability.
    • Shoulder-mounted tactical lights.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: High.
    • Impact Resistance: High.
    • Thermal Protection: Medium.

4. Carapace Armour

  • Description: Carapace armor represents the pinnacle of personal defense technology for officers, elite mercenaries, and the wealthy. Its multi-layered construction combines plasteel and advanced ceramics to provide unparalleled protection against ballistic, energy, and thermal threats. Integrated life-support systems ensure the wearer’s survival in hostile environments, while a high-grade energy shield offers additional defense. The helmet features a full-spectrum HUD with advanced targeting systems and tactical analysis tools (powered by an AI assistant). Carapace armor is as much a status symbol as it is a combat tool, often adorned with intricate gold inlays, laurel motifs, and personalized insignias. Despite its heavy protection, servo-assisted joints ensure excellent mobility, making it both practical and prestigious.
  • Features:
    • Multi-layer plasteel-ceramic composite plates.
    • Integrated life support and energy shield.
    • Decorative embossing and gold inlays for status.
    • Advanced AI-driven HUD with combat analysis.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: Very High.
    • Impact Resistance: Very High.
    • Thermal Protection: High.

5. Power Armour (Vanguard Suit)

  • Description: Power armor, known as the Vanguard Suit, is the epitome of the Heimveld’s military engineering, reserved for the most elite forces. Fully enclosed and void-capable, the suit is designed to operate in any environment, from the vacuum of space to hostile planetary battlefields. The suit’s bio-integration system connects directly to the wearer’s neural interface, allowing for seamless control and enhanced reflexes. Its onboard AI provides tactical support, real-time diagnostics, and combat assistance, although the AI’s existence is a closely guarded secret. A micro-reactor powers the suit’s systems, including life support, advanced medical tools (auto-injectors, wound sealants, and bio-monitors), and a high-grade energy shield. Jump jets allow for enhanced mobility, enabling short-range flight or rapid repositioning. The Vanguard Suit is the ultimate blend of protection, firepower, and agility, capable of turning a single soldier into a walking tank. It represents the Heimveld’s dominance and technological prowess on the battlefield.
  • Features:
    • Fully enclosed, void-capable with radiation shielding.
    • Bio-integration for seamless user control.
    • AI assistance (covert) for combat support and tactical analysis.
    • Onboard medical system (stims, wound sealants, auto-tourniquet).
    • Jump jets for enhanced mobility.
    • Micro-reactor providing near-unlimited power.
    • High-grade energy shielding.
  • Protection:
    • Ballistic Resistance: Very High.
    • Impact Resistance: Very High.
    • Thermal Protection: Extreme (vacuum-capable, fire-resistant).
    • Unique Feature: Capable of short-range orbital drops.